Catfish released into the Chicago River Posted on June 10, 2014 by Chicago 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: Friends of the Chicago River and Illinois DNR release 30,000 catfish into the Chicago River to help with revitalization, including 10,000 in downtown Chicago. Lower Wacker Drive beneath 333 W. Wacker. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times Media 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: